Welcome to Beeches
Welcome to Beeches Class! We work hard, respect each other and have fun. We enjoy learning and always strive to be the best we can be. In Beeches, we are Ready, Respectful and Safe, creating a happy and positive place where everyone can learn and grow.
Throughout the year, we will encourage the children to develop their confidence and independence, helping to prepare them for the next step in their learning journey.
Our Team
Our teachers are Mrs Traynor and Miss Raine, supported by Miss Henderson, Mrs McNally and Mrs Barnett.
Homework
Homework is given out on Friday and returned the following Friday. Children should also complete two Reading Plus assignments each week at home.
Reading
Please encourage your child to read every night and sign or comment in their reading diary. Reading books and diaries should be brought to school every day.
Spellings & Times Tables
Spellings are given out at the beginning of each spelling unit and tested at the end of the unit. Units vary in length so a little practice each day will help children feel confident and prepared.
Children should also practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
PE
PE is on Friday. Children should come to school in their PE kit, with suitable clothing for indoor or outdoor lessons. No jewellery should be worn.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year together in Beeches! 🌳
Resources:
Year 5/6 Homework 10.1.25
Children in UKS2 have been set a challenge by Gateshead SSP. They have been asked to create a design for the official Dance Festival programme for 2025 displaying the theme of RESPECT. The winning design will be printed on the programmes which will be available at the...
Road to RIAT STEM Event in UKS2
Today, Elms, Oaks and Beeches have taken part in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) event, which was run by the Smallpiece Trust in partnership with the RAF. Children were given the opportunity to learn about how rockets travel into space and how...
UKS2 Go Cushion Crazy!
This half term, UKS2 children have been working on designing, making and evaluating cushions to meet a given design brief. We have learnt how to use overstitch, backstitch and blanket stitch, building on our sewing work from KS1 where we used running stitch to make a...
UKS2 Christmas Party
This afternoon Upper Key Stage Two held their Christmas party. The children all looked fabulous and danced their socks off. There were some fantastic dance moves on show from the children and some questionable ones form the staff! Mr Hill played the role of DJ and did...
¡Taco Bingo en Windy Nook!
Children in Key Stage 2 have been enjoying learning more Spanish this term. As a new addition to our curriculum, at the end of each half term, we play Taco Bingo. This is like normal Bingo except the children's cards are filled with Spanish vocabulary. The teacher...
Holes in UKS2
Over the last term, children in years 5 and 6 have been reading the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar. They have produced some outstanding pieces of writing based on the book and today were rewarded with a movie day. They all came together with their cosy blankets and...
Dip and Dab Show!
Today, Windy Nook was thrilled to welcome the fantastic Dip and Dab Show to school. Dip and Dab put on a fun and exciting show that was enjoyed by children and teachers alike. Everyone loved participating, joining in with songs, dances and hilarious tasks. Please...
UKS2 R.E
This week Beeches, Oaks and Elms had a visit from Reverend Danie, to look deeper into the Christmas Story. The children discussed what they already knew about the story and compared their knowledge to what was written in the gospels. Reverend Danie spoke to the...
Year 5/6 Homework 5.12.24
Children in UKS2 have been set a challenge by 'Blazing the Trail'. They have been asked to create a new base design for the bottom of a golf bag in the 2025 Liv Golf League. Each base design must be unique to the player that the child has been assigned and the winning...
Year 5/6 Homework 29.11.24
Year 5 and 6 homework this week will be in CGP books. Year 5 Y5 Oaks – Maths- p.46 and 47 – Fractions, decimals and percentage problems Y5 Oaks - English- p.59 – it's or its and p.60 - apostrophe practice 1x arithmetic paper on https://mathsbot.com/primary/year5...
Y5/6 Athletics Finals
Our Year 5/6 athletics team qualified for the final and finished 8th out of 50 schools—a fantastic achievement! The students displayed outstanding effort, determination, and team spirit throughout the competition. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and...
Autumn Cup
Our Year 5/6 football team participated in a fantastic tournament at Roman Road Primary School. The team went unbeaten throughout the qualifiers, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination to secure their place in the final. The final will take place later in...